Project Administration Apprentice

JOHNSON WRIGHT FLOORING LTD

GATESHEAD (NE10 9LQ)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 September 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Administration apprentice with Johnson Wright Flooring. This will be a varied role where you’ll learn about all aspects of the business, supporting with project administration but, where required, supporting with certain warehouse duties and helping to get orders prepared and ready for customers.

• Wage:

  £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 am to 5 pm, and Friday 8 am to 4 pm with a 1-hour lunch.

  39 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 2 November 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Preparing purchase orders
• Competing risk assessments
• Supporting with stock control within the warehouse
• Preparing orders and helping to load deliveries
• Supporting with projects and, as you progress, getting the opportunity to work on smaller projects
• Respond to emails and customer contacts, including telephone calls where required

As the role progresses, you may:

• Attend site visits
• Support with larger projects and contract management
• Complete pricing and estimating
• Support with quantity surveying and quantification

This position is subject to an initial probation period and offers a fantastic opportunity with an employer that looks to develop team members and promote from within.

Where you'll work

ARCON HOUSE
SUNDERLAND ROAD
GATESHEAD
NE10 9LQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship along with internal training on systems and processes.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

This role will primarily be administrative work, but you will also be required to help out with packaging deliveries, and this will require some heavy lifting. 

About this employer

We are an established flooring company delivering commercial projects across the UK and overseas, with a strong presence in the leisure sector.

We work on projects of all sizes, from minor repairs and maintenance works through to full refurbishments and large-scale fit-outs. We work with a wide range of clients, including main contractors, end users, maintenance companies and fit-out contractors.

Company benefits

27 days plus public holidays – some days need to be used for Christmas shutdown – exact amounts will be confirmed annually.

• Wellbeing Programme
• Company pension scheme - 5%employer contribution
• On-site free parking
• Refreshments provided

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship gives the opportunity for a long-term career with various progression opportunities where they look to progress and promote apprentices and offer strong development opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Sophy Lamb

slamb@accesstraining.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056284.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)